Storm Damage from Hurricane Helene, Florida. Storm damage in Florida from Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Mark Rankin/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District)

After years of issues plaguing Florida's insurance market, Hurricane Helene's devastation is a signal of potentially more challenges ahead.

The hurricane's financial damage could top $34 billion, according to Moody's. As Florida continues to struggle luring insurers back into the complicated market after an exodus, some are worried it will only get harder, leaving clients with little options and more demand for lawyers in the space.

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Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo is a business of law reporter based in Miami who is focused on covering law firms in South Florida.

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